To make it easy for you to source the tools and materials in my ebook, I’ve created this handy dandy list of links. Have fun sourcing, and remember that you don’t have to purchase everything on this list. I’ve added optional items so you know what the choices are.
Tools and Materials List
Engraving Tools
Cutting Tools
- Jeweler’s Shears
- Tin Snips
- Bolt Cutters, 12″
- Crop-a-Dile Corner Chompers (rounded corners)
Texture Tools
Finishing Tools
- Buffing Block (matte) and (high polish)
- Metal Files
- Mini Grinder/Polisher
- Metal Files
Handy to have-
Materials for Engraving
Sheet Metal
- Aluminum Flashing Sheets (5″ x 7″)
- Aluminum Sheets (16 gauge)
- Aluminum Flashing 8″ Rolls
- Anodized Aluminum Sheets, Colored (24 gauge)
- Cricut Aluminum Sheets*
Darkening Options
Finishing Materials
Engraving Blanks
Coloring Options
*11/29/2020 Cricut Infusible Ink are only compatible with Cricut brand Aluminum Sheets because they have a special coating to accept it on one side. More on this new discovery soon!
Project Specific Tools and Material Links
Fingerprint Pendants
- Inkpad/Marker Method
- Magic Eraser App Method (Apple and Google Play linked in the book)
- Circle Blanks from Nunn Designs
- Necklace Chains
Signature Charm Bracelet
- Sterling Silver Circle Blanks ( if you don’t need sterling you can sub pewter for this)
- Dapping Block Set
- Sterling Silver Jump Rings
- Asst. Travel Themed Charms (these are NOT sterling silver)
Reach for It- Brass Rings
- ImpressArt Brass Bracelet Blanks (3/8″ x 6″)
- Double Stick Tape
- Ruler
- Wire, 26-gauge vintage brass (or you could use Copper 20-gauge)
- Ring Mandrel
- Mighty Hole Punch
- Rubber Mallet
- Ring Mandrel Set (optional)
Boho Girl Key Fob
- Anodized Aluminum Key Fobs in Misc. Colors
- Vintaj Patinas, French Riviera and Key West Sets
- Brass Head Pins
- Leather Tassels
- Heat Gun/ Embossing Gun (this is the one I have)
Gilded Honeycomb Necklace
- Anodized Aluminum Sheet Metal, Black 24 gauge
- Gilder’s Paste, Rich Gold
- Brass Jump Rings
- Brass Necklace Chain (I don’t have a link to the exact chain but this is close)
- E6000 Glue
Quotable Bookmarks
- Aluminum Flashing Sheets
- Guillotine Cutter
- Rustoleum Hammered Metal Sprays
- Leather Scrap (I used recycled leather from a purse)
- Brass Wire, 20 gauge
